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Outlining a Nonfiction Book: 3 Steps to Success

Apr 22, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Whether you want to write a self-help or a business book, learn how to outline a nonfiction book that readers will love in three key steps! Read more

What is Kindle Vella? And Should You Join as an Author?

Apr 21, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Kindle Vella is Amazon’s foray into the “serialization market,” competing with Wattpad or Radish for a younger readership. So how is it different? Read more

BookFunnel Review: Should You Use It to Deliver Your Ebooks?

Apr 19, 2021 – Book Marketing

Thinking about using BookFunnel to deliver your ebooks? Here's what it has to offer, from stellar reader support to group promotions. Read more

Reedsy's Guide to Sustainable Publishing

Apr 19, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

If you're an eco-conscious author looking to publish responsibly, we've got you covered with our guide to sustainable book publishing. Read more

The Seven-Point Story Structure: From Idea to Plot in 5 Steps

Apr 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

The seven-point structure is a new but famous story structure. Why? Because it comes with a system to turn your idea into a gripping tale. Read on for more. Read more

Save the Cat Beat Sheet: The Ultimate Guide (+ Template)

Apr 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Find out everything you need to know about using the Save the Cat beat sheet to build a watertight structure for your book. Read more

The Fichtean Curve: A Story in Crisis

Apr 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

The Fichtean Curve is a classic formula beloved by writers the world over. Discover the basics of this story structure and when it might be suitable to use. Read more

50+ Book Ideas (and 11 Ways to Find Even More!)

Apr 09, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

The ultimate bank of book ideas ripe and ready for writing. Plus 11 creative ways to come up with even more of your own. Read more

How to Build an Author Email List in 6 Simple Steps

Apr 08, 2021 – Book Marketing

Learn how you can build and leverage an author email list to keep your readers engaged and turn them into life-long fans. Read more

What is a Memoir? An Inside Look at Life Stories

Apr 06, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

What is a memoir? And why is it not an autobiography? Have all your questions answered on this whistle-stop tour of memoirs past and present. Read more

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